Unisys Linux Kernel Cryptographic API Module
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 11
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2560 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Unisys Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
The Unisys Linux Kernel Cryptographic API Module is a software-only cryptographic module that comprises a set of Linux kernel modules. It provides general purpose cryptographic services to the remainder of the Linux kernel.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution with Vmware ESXi 5.5 running on a Dell PowerEdge R820 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ and SSSE3 (single-user mode)
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R220 without PAA
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R220 without PAA and with PCLMULQDQ and SSSE 3
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ and SSSE3
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution with Vmware ESXi 5.5 running on a Dell PowerEdge R820 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-12 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2016-02-12